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CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR
ENGLISH FOR THE
IELTS
EXAMINATION
A WORKBOOK FOR STUDENTS
by Rawdon Wyatt
RP PETER COLLIN PUBLISHING
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CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR ENGLISH
FOR THE
A WORKBOOK FOR STUDENTS
by
Rawdon Wyatt
Peter Collin Publishing
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About this workbook
Introduction
This workbook has been written for students who are planning to sit either the general training or the
academic modules of the IELTS exam It covers some of the main vocabulary points that you will need
for, or come across in, the listening, reading, writing and speaking sections of the exam
We hope that you find the modules in this book useful and that the vocabulary you acquire will help
you to achieve the grade you want in the IELTS
Structure of the IELTS Workbook
Each vocabulary area is presented in the form of a self-contained module with task-based activities
which present each vocabulary item in a real context
s Pages 1-48 focus on general vocabulary items which can be used in all aspects of your English Some
of these are relevant to specific tasks in the IELTS exam (for example, describing how something
works, writing a letter or describing a table)
e Pages 49-95 focus on topic-specific vocabulary areas which may be required in the exam (for
example, education, business and industry or global problems) Each module consists of three tasks:
the first two present vocabulary items in context, and the third gives you the opportunity to review
the vocabulary in the form of a gap-fill exercise
Using the IELTS Workbook
You should not go through the modules mechanically It is better to choose areas that you are
unfamiliar with, or areas that you feel are of specific interest or importance to yourself
Vocabulary Record Sheet
Remember that you should keep a record of new words and expressions that you learn, and review
these from time to time so that they become an active part of your vocabulary There is a vocabulary
record sheet at the back of the book which you can photocopy as many times as you like and use to
build up your own personal vocabulary bank
Extending Your Vocabulary
Also remember that there are other methods of acquiring new vocabulary For example, you should
read as much as possible from a different variety of authentic reading materials (books, newspapers,
magazines, etc)
Using an English dictionary
To help you learn English, you should use an English dictionary that can clearly define words, provide
information about grammar and give sample sentences to show how words are used in context You
can use any good iearner’s English dictionary with this workbook, but it has been written using the
material in the English Dictionary for Students (ISBN 1-901659-06-2), published by Peter Collin
Publishing (www.petercollin.com)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
This workbook has been written to help you improve your vocabulary when working towards the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination The IELTS English examination is
administered by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, The British Council and IDP
Education Austrailia For futher information, visit the www.ucles.org.uk website
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Contents
PAGE TITLE
General Vocabulary
PAGE TITLE
64 Travel
66 Crime & the law
68 Social tensions
70 Science & technology
73 Food & diet
75 Children & the family 7? On the road
79 The arts
| 82 Town & country
84 Architecture
87 Men & women
90 Geography
92 Business & industry
95 Global problems
97 Vocabulary record sheet
Answers
98 Pages 1, 2,4
99 Pages 6, 7
100 Pages 8, 9, 10, 12, 13
101 Pages 14, 16, 17
102 Pages 18, 19, 20, 22
103 —- Pages 24, 25, 26
104 Pages 27, 28
107 Page 44, 47
109 Page 49, 51
111 Page 58
112 Page 60, 62
113 Page 64
1 Condition
2 Changes
4 Describing & analysing tables
6 How something works
7 Writing a letter
8 Presenting an argument
9 Contrast & comparison
10 Location
12 Joining/becoming part of something bigger
13 Reason & result
14 Generalisations & specifics
16 Focusing attention
17 Opinion, attitude & belief
18 Stopping something
19 Time
20 Objects & actions
22 Likes & dislikes
24 Obligation & option
25 Success & failure —]
26 Ownership, giving, lending & borrowing
27 Groups
28 Around the world
30 Size, quantity & dimension
32 Shape & features
33 Emphasis & misunderstanding
34 Changes
36 Opposites
38 Addition, equation & conclusion
39 Task commands
40 Confusing words & false friends
44 Useful interview expressions
A5 Phrasal verbs
46 Phrasal verb record sheet
47 Spelling: commonly misspelled words
Topic Specific Vocabulary
114 Page 66, 68, 70
115 Page 73, 75
118 Page 90, 92
119 Page 95
49 Education
51 The media
53 Work
56 Money & finance
58 Politics
60 The environment
62 Healthcare
120-124 Vocabulary record sheets
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Condition
A Look at these sentences They all use ‘if’ Rewrite each sentence, replacing ‘if’ with the
words in bold You may need to remove some of the other words
1 You can borrow my dictionary if you return it before you go home
providing that
You can’t go to university if you don't have good grades
unless
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Pollution will get worse if we continue to live in a throwaway society
as long as
Many developed countries are willing to waive the Third World debt if the money is reinvested in
education and medicine
on condition that
Some countries will never be able to rectify their deficits even if they work very hard
no matter how
Computers are difficult things to understand, even if you read a lot of books about them
however many
Crime is a problem, even if you go to relatively safe countries
wherever
Now rewrite each sentence beginning with the words in bold For example:
Providing that you return it before you go home, you can borrow my dictionary
C Complete these sentences using an appropriate word or expression from above and your
own ideas
t
NOM
Working for a large company can be a fulfilling experience
Most banks are happy to lend customers money
The government will reduce income tax
The environmental situation will continue to worsen
Travelling helps you understand more about the world around you
D Some nouns can be used to express condition Complete these sentences 1-3 with one of
the words from A, B or C
1
3
Being able to drive is one of the of the job of salesman
—A,-prerequirements— (B) prerequisites C prescriptions
Before you accept a job, it is important that you agree with the of the
contract
A conditionals (B,) conditions C conditioners
(A) requirement B requisite C requiem
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vocabulary
Changes
Look at the pairs of sentences in 1-20 and choose a verb from the box which can be used with both sentences In some cases, the meaning of the verb may change slightly Then use a dictionary to find other objects which can be used with the verbs
adapt ¢ adjust * alter ¢ cure * demote « disappear * dissolve
renovate ¢ replace e¢ swell e switch ¢ transform e_ vary
disabled people can drive them new government
2 Ifthe trousers are too tight, take them back to He found it hard to — — to living in a
system will blow up having plastic surgery
gas to electricity Airport
contract once it has been signed
your diet to millions of pounds
to cope with the extra demand
9 The price of oil will — ————— next year Most bosses refuse to _—_——— —_ salaries when
they are asked
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12
13
14
15,
16
17
18
19
20,
The management decided to the
company and sell the offices
More and more people are moving to cities to
the population there
The market for typewriters wil! probably
completely in the next few years
The old contract ran out and we had to
it
They have received funds to the
old buildings
The boss offered to him from
salesman to manager
manager to salesperson
lf you wash it too much, the colour will
The company decided to the
permanent staff with freelancers
The doctors were unable to ._ her
illness
Governments are trying to
pollution
the sugar in boiling water
The wasp sting caused his leg to
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The police are baffled by the increasing number
Many people argue that it’s futile to
old hostilities
We need to
it is old and worn out the central heating as
Our main aim is to tourism in the
country
of your salary
We watched the islands the distance away into
You must the books on the shelf when you have finished with them
the meat in salt water for between
three and five days
The best way to save money is to
the number of staff
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Describing & analysing tables
A Look at the four tables below These show demographic trends in four different countries between 1996 and 2000 The numbers on the left and right of each tabie show the number of people in millions Using the information in these tables, match sentences 1-13 on the next page with the appropriate country Use the words and expressions in bold to help
‘ you
Country 1: Lycia
1996 1997 _— 1998 1999 2000 Country 2: Cilica
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Country 3: Moesia
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Country 4: Cappadocia
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
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10
1
12
13
1
In which two countries was there a considerable discrepancy between married and single people between
1996 and 1998?
In which country was there a constant and considerable discrepancy between married and single
people over the five-year period?
In which country was there a sudden and noticeable difference between those under 18 and those over
65 in 1998?
In which country did the number of under-18s rise dramatically between 1996 and 2000?
In which country did the number of under-18s increase slightly between 1996 and 2000?
in which country did the number of over-65s go up sharply between 1996 and 1998?
In which country did the number of married people decfine over the five-year period?
In which country did the number of deaths decrease significantly between 1996 and 1999?
In which country was there a slight decline in the number of married people between 1998 and 1999?
In which country was there a sharp drop in the number of under-18s between 1997 and 1998?
In which country was there a slight reduction in the number of deaths over the five-year period?
In which country was there a significant increase in the number of deaths between 1998 and 2000?
In which country did the number of deaths remain constant over the five-year period?
B Now look at the table below, which shows the changes in economic activity in a town over
a period of five years The figures on the left and right show the number of people involved
in these activities, in thousands Write your own sentences to describe the situation in the
town regarding the number of:
1,
2
3
4
5,
6
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People employed in industry between 1996 and 2000
People employed in retail between 1996 and 2000
People employed in public services between 1999 and 2000
People employed in tourism between 1996 and 2000
Unemployed between 1998 and 2000
People employed in industry compared with those in tourism in 1996
People employed in industry between 1998 and 1999
police, doctors, bus drivers, etc.)
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
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